CONTROL OF IMMIGRATION: QUARTERLY STATISTICAL SUMMARY, UNITED KINGDOM

APRIL 2008 – JUNE 2008

MAIN POINTS

Border Control & Visas

- The estimated number of international arrivals from outside the Common Travel Area (UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) rose by 5 per cent to 109.5 million in 2007.

- 13.4 million passenger arrivals were estimated to be non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals, a 4 per cent rise on 2006.

Asylum

- The number of applications, excluding dependants, for asylum was 15 per cent higher in Q2 2008 (5,720) compared with Q2 2007 (4,960).

- In the 12 months to the end of June 2008 there were 25,070 applications for asylum, excluding dependants. Although this was a 12 per cent increase from 22,335 in July 2006 to June 2007 it was lower than the levels seen in the same periods in 1997-98 to 2004-05.

- In Q2 2008, 5,040 initial asylum decisions were made, 15 per cent lower than in Q2 2007 (5,930). 69 per cent of initial decisions were refusals, 20 per cent granted asylum and 11 per cent granted Humanitarian Protection or Discretionary Leave.

Enforcement & Compliance

- In Q2 2008, 15,470 persons were removed, including voluntary departures, from the United Kingdom, similar to Q2 2007 (15,390). A fall of 20 per cent to 2,930 for asylum removals and voluntary departures (including dependants) was balanced by an increase of 7 per cent to 12,540 for non-asylum removals and voluntary departures.

Managed Migration

- The number of persons granted settlement in the UK, excluding European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, fell by 7 per cent in 2007 (124,855) compared with 2006 (134,445).

- In total there were 40,000 initial applicants to the Worker Registration Scheme (WRS) in Q2 2008, compared to 54,000 in Q2 2007 and 56,000 in Q2 2006. The decrease is mainly explained by the fall in applications by Polish nationals, which fell to 25,000 in Q2 2008 from 37,000 in Q2 2007 and 38,000 in Q2 2006.

- Applications for British citizenship increased by 26 per cent in Q2 2008 (39,980) compared with Q2 2007 (31,605). The total number of citizenship decisions made in Q2 2008 fell by 42 per cent to 25,375 compared to Q2 2007 (43,525). INTRODUCTION

This Statistical Summary aims to give users an overview of the work of the UK Border Agency. The information is grouped by key operational area of the UK Border Agency – i.e. border control and visas, asylum, managed migration, and enforcement and compliance. Quarterly citizenship data is provided for the first time. In addition, further tables are available on the internet. The most recent quarterly information is shown where available. Future issues of the bulletin will contain quarterly statistics for additional topics, depending on data quality and resource.

The report contains a mixture of National Statistics, identified by the use of the symbol (NS) in the section overviews, and management information.

All data have been rounded to the nearest 5, unless stated otherwise, and those relating to January 2007 onwards remain provisional and subject to revision.

CONTENTS

1. Border Control & Visas 1.1. UK Visa Applications, 2006/07 4 1.2. Passenger arrivals, 2007 4 1.3. Persons initially refused entry, 2007 6

2. Asylum 2.1. Asylum Applications, Q2 2008 7 2.2. Initial Decisions, Q2 2008 7 2.3. Asylum Appeals, Q2 2008 8 2.4. Supported Asylum Seekers, Q2 2008 8 2.5. Supported Asylum Seekers including dependants, Q2 2008 9

3. Enforcement & Compliance 3.1. Total persons removed, Q2 2008 11 3.2. Removal of asylum seekers, Q2 2008 12 3.3. Persons leaving detention, Q1 2008 12 3.4. Persons detained solely under Immigration Act powers, June 2008 13

4. Managed Migration 4.1. After entry applications to vary leave to remain, 2007 14 4.2. Grants of settlement, 2007 14 4.3. Worker Registration Scheme, Q2 2008 16 4.4. Bulgarian and Romanian Accession Statistics, Q2 2008 16 4.5. British Citizenship, Q2 2008 17

Index of tables 19

Background Notes 20

Other sources of information on immigration 22

Tables 23 FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries about this bulletin should be addressed to: Immigration Research and Statistics, Home Office Statistics, Room 1402, Apollo House, 36 Wellesley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3RR, telephone 020 8760 8274. 1 BORDER CONTROL & VISAS

1.1 UK Visa Applications

UKvisas was integrated in April 2008 into the UK Border Agency, an executive agency in the Home Office responsible for managing immigration control. UKvisas manages 146 visa-issuing sections around the world in British Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates. There are currently over 100 nationalities that require a visa to come to the UK, covering three-quarters of the world's population. Nationals of every non-EEA(^1) country wanting to come to the UK for over 6 months or to work also require a visa.

Key findings(^2) for the 2006/07 financial year:

- UK visa applications in 2006/07 (2.77 million) was 8 per cent higher than in 2005/06 (2.55 million).
- In 2006/07, the main categories showing the largest increases in visa applications were work permits (up 13 per cent), followed by family visits (11 per cent) and students (10 per cent).
- The UK received 514,000 applications for family visit visas in 2006/07, 313,000 applications for student visas and 79,000 for working visas (not including working holidaymakers).

1.2 Passenger Arrivals (Table 1) (NS(\\checkmark))

The statistics of total passengers entering the UK are derived from a range of sources and include all persons entering the UK. The number of journeys across the border by non-EEA nationals is derived from landing cards presented to immigration officers at the border crossing point. This excludes EEA nationals, passengers who enter as members of HM or NATO forces, officers or members of the crew of ships, aircraft or Channel Tunnel trains, those who land briefly in the UK in transit without passing through immigration control, and any passengers who enter the UK from other parts of the Common Travel Area(^3). The data are of the number of journeys made; a person who makes more than one journey is counted on each occasion, either in a specific category, if given fresh leave to enter, or in ‘passengers returning’.

Key findings for 2007:

- The estimated number of international arrivals from outside the Common Travel Area rose by 5 per cent to 109.5 million in 2007. 13.4 million were estimated to be non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals, a 4 per cent rise on 2006.

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(^1) Also excludes nationals of Switzerland

(^2) The visa statistics published are drawn from the UKvisas’ “Proviso-CRS case-working system”. All figures are for UK applications only. This means that Commonwealth, Overseas Territories and other UK-related destinations (e.g. Jersey) are excluded.

(^3) The Common Travel Area consists of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland. • An estimated 7.5 million non-EEA visitors were admitted in 2007 compared with 7.4 million in 2006, an increase of 1 per cent. Business visitors increased by 4 per cent to 1.8 million whilst ordinary visitors increased by around 1 per cent to 5.8 million.

• An estimated 358,000 non-EEA students were admitted in 2007 compared with 309,000 in 2006, an increase of 16 per cent.

• 124,000 non-EEA nationals were admitted as work permit holders or as their dependants in 2007, compared with 145,000 in 2006, down 15 per cent (EEA nationals do not require a work permit). The number of permit holders coming for 12 months or more decreased by 12 per cent to 50,400 in 2007 while those coming for less than 12 months decreased by 8 per cent to 35,900. 1.3 Persons initially refused entry(^4) (NS(\\checkmark))

Individuals seeking to enter the UK present themselves, on arrival at a "port of entry" (either by air, sea or land ports), to an Immigration Officer (IO). IOs have the power to conduct further examination on passengers who arrive in the UK. The powers are in accordance with paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971. An IO may examine a person who has arrived in the UK in order to determine the following: whether or not they are a British Citizen; whether or not they may enter without leave; whether

- they have been given leave to enter which is still in force,
- they should be given leave to enter and for what period and on what conditions (if any), or
- they should be refused leave to enter.

A person who is initially refused entry may then be allowed to enter. This may be due to: an asylum claim; an appeal against the refusal; or to allow travel arrangements to be made.

Key findings for 2007:

- In 2007, 28,325 passengers were initially refused leave to enter at border control points, 7 per cent lower than in 2006 (30,360). Of these passengers, 5,615 (20 per cent) were initially refused at juxtaposed controls.

(^4) Includes EEA nationals and cases dealt with at juxtaposed controls. 2 ASYLUM

2.1 Asylum Applications (Tables 2-3) (NS✓)

Asylum is protection given by a country to someone who is fleeing persecution in their own country. It is given under the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. The Convention defines a refugee as a person who "owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his former habitual residence is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to return to it".

Key findings(^5) for Q2 2008:

- The number of applications for asylum in the UK, excluding dependants, increased by 15 per cent in Q2 2008 (5,720) compared with Q2 2007 (4,960).
- In the 12 months to the end of June 2008 there were 25,070 applications for asylum, excluding dependants. Although this was a 12 per cent increase from 22,335 in July 2006 to June 2007 it was lower than the levels seen in the same periods in 1997-98 to 2004-05.
- Including dependants, the number of applications to the UK increased by 13 per cent in Q2 2008 (6,840) compared with Q2 2007 (6,030).
- Including dependants, the estimated number of applications to the rest of the EU27(^\*) decreased by 4 per cent in Q2 2008 (40,500) compared with Q2 2007 (42,200).

Table 2a: Asylum Applications Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

| | Total | Port | In-country | |--------|-------|------|------------| | 2006 Q2 | 5,495 | 920 | 4,580 | | 2006 Q3 | 5,860 | 850 | 5,015 | | 2006 Q4 | 5,795 | 860 | 4,935 | | 2007 Q1 | 5,720 | 820 | 4,895 | | 2007 Q2 | 4,960 | 810 | 4,150 | | 2007 Q3 | 5,885 | 1,040| 4,845 | | 2007 Q4 | 6,870 | 965 | 5,900 | | 2008 Q1 | 6,595 | 705 | 5,890 | | 2008 Q2 | 5,720 | 655 | 5,065 |

2.2 Initial Asylum Decisions (Tables 2-3) (NS✓)

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- 5,040 initial decisions were made in Q2 2008, 15 per cent lower than in Q2 2007 (5,930).
- The number of cases (excluding dependants) recorded as awaiting an initial decision was 8,700 at the end of June 2008 (4,500 at the end of June 2007).
- 20 per cent of initial decisions in Q2 2008 were to grant asylum, compared with 14 per cent in Q2 2007. 11 per cent of initial decisions were to grant Humanitarian Protection or Discretionary Leave compared with 9 per cent in Q2 2007. 69 per cent of initial decisions in Q2 2008 were refusals compared with 76 per cent in Q2 2007.

(^5) Source: The Case Information Database (CID) at the UK Border Agency. (^\*) Excluding Italy. Table 2b: Initial Decisions Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

| | Total | Grants of asylum | % Granted HP or DL | % Refused asylum, HP or DL | % | |--------|-------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------------|----| | 2006 Q2 | 4,970 | 460 | 9% | 540 | 11%| 3,965 | 80% | | 2006 Q3 | 4,565 | 415 | 9% | 455 | 10%| 3,690 | 81% | | 2006 Q4 | 5,150 | 665 | 13% | 550 | 11%| 3,930 | 76% | | 2007 Q1 | 6,050 | 900 | 15% | 595 | 10%| 4,555 | 75% | | 2007 Q2 | 5,930 | 835 | 14% | 560 | 9% | 4,530 | 76% | | 2007 Q3 | 5,225 | 910 | 17% | 620 | 12%| 3,695 | 71% | | 2007 Q4 | 4,570 | 900 | 20% | 420 | 9% | 3,250 | 71% | | 2008 Q1 | 4,435 | 915 | 21% | 485 | 11%| 3,035 | 68% | | 2008 Q2 | 5,040 | 995 | 20% | 560 | 11%| 3,485 | 69% |

2.3 Asylum Appeals (Table 4) (NS✓)

The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) hears and decides appeals against decisions made by the UK Border Agency. The Immigration Judge will decide whether the appeal against the decision is successful or not (this is known as the decision being 'allowed' or 'dismissed').

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- 2,475 appeals(^6) were received by the AIT in Q2 2008, 35 per cent lower than Q2 2007 (3,835).
- The number of appeals determined decreased by 42 per cent in Q2 2008 (2,325) from Q2 2007 (4,015).
- The proportion of appeals dismissed was 75 per cent in Q2 2008, whilst 20 per cent of appeals were allowed.
- The asylum work in progress total at the AIT at 30 June 2008 was 3,000(^7).

Table 2c: Appeals determined by AIT Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

| | Total | Allowed | % Dismissed | % Withdrawn | % | |--------|-------|---------|-------------|-------------|----| | 2006 Q2 | 4,375 | 985 | 23% | 3,175 | 73%| 215 | 5% | | 2006 Q3 | 3,370 | 680 | 20% | 2,515 | 75%| 175 | 5% | | 2006 Q4 | 3,315 | 685 | 21% | 2,445 | 74%| 190 | 6% | | 2007 Q1 | 3,675 | 745 | 20% | 2,695 | 73%| 235 | 6% | | 2007 Q2 | 4,015 | 920 | 23% | 2,865 | 71%| 235 | 6% | | 2007 Q3 | 4,100 | 930 | 23% | 2,970 | 72%| 200 | 5% | | 2007 Q4 | 3,145 | 790 | 25% | 2,205 | 70%| 150 | 5% | | 2008 Q1 | 2,440 | 515 | 21% | 1,755 | 72%| 170 | 7% | | 2008 Q2 | 2,325 | 460 | 20% | 1,735 | 75%| 130 | 6% |

2.4 Asylum Support Applications (NS✓)

Asylum support was set up to provide for asylum seekers while they await a decision on their asylum application. Asylum seekers who applied for asylum support could receive: accommodation only (where they were allocated accommodation in a dispersal area and must otherwise support themselves); or subsistence only (where they received cash to support themselves but must find their own accommodation); or accommodation and

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(^6) “Appeals received” data include cases lodged at the Home Office and transferred to the AIT.

(^7) Source: The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT). Figures based on a snapshot of work in progress, at the end of June 2008, from the AIT database ARIA. Figures rounded to the nearest thousand. subsistence (where they were allocated accommodation in a dispersal area and cash to support themselves).

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- The number of applications for asylum support in Q2 2008 was 4,225, 25 per cent higher than Q2 2007 (3,390).
- In Q2 2008, 3,355 (79 per cent of the total) applications were from single adults and 870 (21 per cent of the total) from family groups.

2.5 Supported Asylum Seekers including dependants (Tables 5-6) (NS✓)

Key findings as at the end of Q2 2008 (June):

- The total number of asylum seekers(^8) in receipt of asylum support was 36 per cent lower in Q2 2008 (31,580) than at the end of Q2 2007 (48,995).
- 6,495 asylum seekers were receiving subsistence only support.
- 24,060 asylum seekers were supported in dispersal accommodation(^9).
- 1,025 asylum seekers were supported in initial accommodation.

Table 2d: Asylum seekers supported Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

| | Subsistence only support | In dispersed accommodation | In initial accommodation | |--------|--------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------| | 2006 Q2 | 12,020 | 30,710 | 1,545 | | 2006 Q3 | 11,590 | 34,540 | 1,970 | | 2006 Q4 | 11,355 | 36,420 | 1,525 | | 2007 Q1 | 10,935 | 36,785 | 1,075 | | 2007 Q2 | 10,865 | 37,280 | 850 | | 2007 Q3 | 10,160 | 37,060 | 1,250 | | 2007 Q4 | 8,900 | 34,150 | 1,440 | | 2008 Q1 | 6,820 | 25,940 | 1,105 | | 2008 Q2 | 6,495 | 24,060 | 1,025 |

(^8) Including dependants. Excludes accompanied asylum seeking children supported by local authorities, estimated at around 4,500 in June 2008.

(^9) Includes ‘accommodation only’ and ‘accommodation and subsistence’ supported cases. Applicants supported under Section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- 2,220 decisions to grant Section 4 support were recorded in Q2 2008, 36 per cent higher than in Q2 2007 (1,635).

- As at the end of Q2 2008, 9,620 applicants, excluding dependants, were in receipt of Section 4 support.

Figure 2a: Decisions to grant Section 4 support Q2 2006 to Q2 2008 3 ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE

The UK Border Agency seeks to remove persons who do not have any legal right to stay in the UK. This includes persons who:

- enter, or attempt to enter, the UK illegally (including persons entering clandestinely and by means of deception on-entry);
- overstay their period of legal right to remain in the UK;
- breach their conditions of leave;
- are subject to deportation action; and
- persons who have been refused asylum.

Some may depart under Assisted Voluntary Return programmes run by the International Organization for Migration. They could also return voluntarily after enforcement action has been initiated against them. From 2005 onwards, figures on removals include persons who it is established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities.

3.1 Total persons removed(^{10}) (Table 7) (NS(\\checkmark))

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- In Q2 2008, 15,470 persons were removed, departed voluntarily or left under assisted returns from the UK, similar to Q2 2007 (15,390).
- Of those removed, departing voluntarily and leaving under assisted returns in Q2 2008, 7,250 persons were initially refused entry at port (3 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007), 7,190 persons were enforced removals and voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (9 per cent higher than in Q2 2007), and 1,030 persons left under Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes (22 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007).

Table 3a: Total Removals Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

| | Asylum cases, principal | Asylum cases, dependants | Non-asylum cases | Total Removals | |--------|-------------------------|--------------------------|------------------|----------------| | 2006 Q2 | 4,665 | 595 | 10,920 | 16,180 | | 2006 Q3 | 3,485 | 340 | 11,440 | 15,260 | | 2006 Q4 | 3,695 | 420 | 12,680 | 16,790 | | 2007 Q1 | 3,230 | 290 | 11,460 | 14,975 | | 2007 Q2 | 3,355 | 300 | 11,740 | 15,390 | | 2007 Q3 | 3,240 | 220 | 12,680 | 16,145 | | 2007 Q4 | 2,885 | 185 | 13,785 | 16,855 | | 2008 Q1 | 2,805 | 220 | 13,740 | 16,760 | | 2008 Q2 | 2,745 | 185 | 12,540 | 15,470 |

(^{10}) Includes enforced removals, persons refused entry at port and subsequently removed (including cases dealt with at juxtaposed controls and removals performed by Immigration Officers at ports using enforcement powers), persons departing voluntarily after enforcement action had been initiated against them, persons leaving under Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes run by the International Organization for Migration and those who it is established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities. 3.2 Removal of asylum seekers (Table 7) (NS✓)

Persons who have claimed asylum and whose claims have been refused, and any rights of appeal which would suspend removal exhausted, can be:

- refused entry at port and subsequently removed;
- removed as a result of enforcement action (by deportation, administrative or illegal entry powers); or
- removed under Third Country provisions without substantive consideration of their asylum claim.

Persons who have claimed asylum may also depart at any stage of the asylum process under Assisted Voluntary Return programmes run by the International Organization for Migration. They could also return voluntarily after enforcement action has been initiated against them and, from 2005 onwards, removals include persons who it is established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities.

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- In Q2 2008, 2,745 principal applicants were removed, departed voluntarily or left under assisted returns from the UK, 18 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007 (3,355).
- Including dependants, 2,930 asylum seekers were removed, departed voluntarily or left under assisted returns from the UK in Q2 2008, 20 per cent fewer than in Q2 2007 (3,655).
- 680 asylum seekers left under Assisted Voluntary Return schemes in Q2 2008 (620 principal applicants and 60 dependants), 23 per cent of the 2,930 total for the quarter.

3.3 Persons leaving detention11 (Table 8) (NS✓)

Immigration legislation provides powers of detention. People are detained under Immigration Act powers in Immigration Service Removal Centres, Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities, Prison Service establishments and police cells. Detention may be used whilst identity and basis of claim are established, where there is a risk of absconding, as part of fast-track asylum procedures (in the case of straightforward asylum claims that can be decided quickly) and in support of the removal of failed asylum seekers and others who have no legal right to be in the UK.

Statistics are produced on those leaving detention over a period of time. Upon leaving detention people can be removed from the UK, granted leave to enter/remain, granted temporary admission/release or bailed. Currently, published statistics are available only on persons recorded as being removed from the UK upon leaving detention.

Key findings for Q1 2008:

- A total of 3,740 people were recorded as removed from the UK upon leaving detention, held solely under Immigration Act powers, in Q1 2008; 1,730 (46 per cent of the total) were asylum detainees.
- 160 children were recorded as removed from the UK upon leaving detention in Q1 2008.
- Of the 3,740 people recorded as being removed from the UK upon leaving detention in Q1 2008, 2,525 (68 per cent of the total) left from Immigration Service Removal Centres and 1,215 (32 per cent of the total) left from Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities.

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11 Excludes persons detained at Harwich Short Term Holding Facility and prison establishments. 3.4 Persons detained solely under Immigration Act powers\\textsuperscript{12} (Tables 9-11) (NS\\checkmark)

Statistics are currently published on persons detained solely under Immigration Act powers, i.e. excluding people detained under the dual powers of Criminal and Immigration Acts. These statistics currently exclude all people detained in prison establishments.

Key findings as at the end of June 2008:

- A total of 2,315 persons were detained.
- 2,240 were held at Immigration Service Removal Centres and 75 at Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities.
- 84 per cent of asylum detainees were male.
- 1,660 persons who had sought asylum at some stage were being detained in the UK solely under Immigration Act powers. This accounted for 72 per cent of all detainees.
- 55 people detained solely under Immigration Act powers were recorded as being less than 18 years old. 40 of these had been in detention for less than 29 days and 15 for between 29 days and two months.

\\textsuperscript{12} Excludes persons detained in police cells and prison establishments. 4 MANAGED MIGRATION

4.1 After-entry applications to vary leave to remain (NS✓)

Statistics on after-entry applications to vary leave to remain relate to persons wishing to extend or change the status of their stay in the UK. An individual is required to make an application for an extension or change in status before their existing permission to enter or stay has expired. Within the immigration rules an individual may make more than one application in any given year. It is difficult to compare data across time periods because of significant changes to immigration rules.

Key findings for 2007:

- The number of decisions(^{13}) on applications to vary conditions of leave decreased by 2 per cent in 2007 (387,300) from 393,650 in 2006.

- The main categories showing the largest decreases were: business (down 84 per cent to 1,605 in 2007 from 10,360 in 2006); work permit holders (down 11 per cent to 46,905 from 52,860 in 2006); and settlement (down 7 per cent to 89,725 from 96,480 in 2006).

- These decreases were offset by increases in the number of decisions in the spouse (up 37 per cent to 29,440) and permit free employment (up 13 per cent to 47,410) categories.

- Of the total number of decisions in 2007, 71 per cent were grants of extension, 20 per cent were grants of settlement and 9 per cent were refusals.

4.2 Grants of settlement (Table 12) (NS✓)

The statistics of grants of settlement – i.e. persons subject to immigration control who are allowed to remain in the UK indefinitely – are the main available measure of longer term immigration of persons subject to immigration control. The settlement figures comprise persons granted settlement on arrival at ports, and persons initially admitted to the country subject to a time limit that was subsequently removed on application to the Home Office. Following changes to the immigration rules in recent years, the majority of grants are on removal of time limit.

Key findings for 2007:

- The number of persons granted settlement in the United Kingdom (UK), excluding European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, fell by 7 per cent in 2007 (124,855) compared with 2006 (134,445).

(^{13}) Including settlement but excluding asylum cases and dependants of principal applicants. Employment-related grants of settlement rose by 17 per cent in 2007 (37,210) compared with 2006 (31,830) but were 41 per cent lower than in 2005 (63,015) reflecting a change in the qualifying period for settlement from four to five years in all employment-related categories in April 2006.

Asylum-related grants of settlement were 54 per cent lower in 2007 (14,190) compared with 2006 (30,655). This decrease may partly be due to changes in immigration rules and procedures.

Family formation and reunion grants of settlement fell by 15 per cent in 2007 (50,820) compared with 2006 (59,800).

Other grants, including discretionary basis and category unknown, rose by 86 per cent from 12,160 in 2006 to 22,630 in 2007. This increase was largely due to persons granted indefinite leave under measures aimed at clearing the backlog of unresolved cases.

Table 4a: Grants of Settlement by broad category of grant 1999 to 2007

| Year | Total | Employment | Asylum | Family formation and reunion | Other | |------|-------|------------|--------|-------------------------------|-------| | 1999 | 97,115| 11,480 | 38,660 | 42,155 | 4,820 | | 2000 | 125,945| 15,610 | 45,950 | 53,065 | 11,320| | 2001 | 108,410| 15,255 | 28,520 | 56,875 | 7,760 | | 2002 | 115,965| 19,800 | 29,940 | 52,760 | 13,470| | 2003 | 139,280| 29,635 | 22,105 | 65,200 | 22,335| | 2004 | 139,210| 42,260 | 52,555 | 33,240 | 11,155| | 2005 | 179,120| 63,015 | 67,810 | 37,335 | 10,965| | 2006 | 134,445| 31,830 | 30,655 | 59,800 | 12,160| | 2007 | 124,855| 37,210 | 14,190 | 50,820 | 22,630| 4.3 Worker Registration Scheme (Table 13)

On 1 May 2004, ten countries – Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia – joined the European Union (EU). From that date, nationals of Malta and Cyprus have had full free movement rights and rights to work, throughout the EU. Prior to enlargement, existing EU member states had the right to regulate access to their labour markets by nationals of the other eight countries – the ‘Accession 8’, or ‘A8’. The UK Government put in place transitional measures to regulate A8 nationals’ access to the labour market (via the Worker Registration Scheme) and to restrict access to benefits.

The key findings for Q2 2008 are:

- In total there were 40,000 initial applicants to the Worker Registration Scheme (WRS) in Q2 2008, compared to 54,000 in Q2 2007 and 56,000 in Q2 2006. The decrease is mainly explained by the fall in applications by Polish nationals, which fell to 25,000 in Q2 2008 from 37,000 in Q2 2007 and 38,000 in Q2 2006.

- The numbers of A8 nationals applying for tax-funded income-related benefits and housing support remain low. For example, 2,984 applications for Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance were processed in Q2 2008, of which 797 were allowed to proceed for further consideration, compared to 3,785 and 936 respectively in Q2 2007.

- The vast majority of workers registering in the twelve months to June 2008 were young: 79 per cent aged between 18 and 34. 10 per cent of registered workers stated that they had dependants living with them in the UK when they registered. In the same period, dependants under the age of 17 accounted for 60 per cent of total dependants.

4.4 Bulgarian and Romanian Accession Statistics (Table 14)

On 1 January 2007 Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU. The Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 make Bulgarian and Romanian nationals taking employment in the UK after 31 December 2006 subject to a requirement to hold a work authorisation document. Other Bulgarian and Romanian nationals not taking employment but exercising a Treaty right in the UK may seek a registration certificate. This includes: those exempt from the worker authorisation restrictions; highly skilled migrants; those with restricted access to the labour market; and Bulgarian and Romanian family members of main applicants.

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- A total of 1,015 applications for accession worker cards were received in Q2 2008 (down 23 per cent from 1,315 in Q2 2007); 655 of these applications were approved (down 37 per cent from 1,035 in Q2 2007).

- There were a total of 5,990 applications for registration certificates, 37 per cent lower than in Q2 2007 (9,545). 78 per cent of the decisions resulted in the issue of the document, down from 89 per cent in Q2 2007.

- A total of 385 applications by employers (330 of which have been for Bulgarians) have been approved in the second quarter of 2008 within the Sectors Based Scheme (SBS) for low skilled jobs in the food processing sector (compared to 350 in Q2 2007).

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14 Quarterly Management Information from UK Border Agency for SAWS for Q1 and Q2 2008 is not available from the Home Office database on a consistent basis to the data published for earlier quarters. The UK Border Agency plans to reissue revised figures broken down by nationality in the next report due to be published November 2008. 4.5 British Citizenship (Table 15) (NS✓)

The British Nationality Act 1981 came into force on 1 January 1983 and replaced citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies with three separate citizenships: (a) British citizenship, for people closely connected with the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man; (b) British overseas territories citizenship, for people connected with the British overseas territories; and (c) British Overseas citizenship, for those citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies without connections with either the United Kingdom or the British overseas territories.

The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 amended the British Nationality Act 1981 and requires all successful applicants for British citizenship who are aged 18 or above to take an oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony, unless exempted by the Home Secretary.

Citizenship Applications received

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- Applications for British citizenship increased by 26 per cent in Q2 2008 (39,980) compared with Q2 2007 (31,605) and by 18 per cent compared to Q2 2006 (33,855).

Figure 4b: Citizenship Applications Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

![Graph showing citizenship applications from Q2 2006 to Q2 2008](image)

(1) The unusually high number of applications received in Q1 2007 may be connected with the increase in processing fees introduced on 1st April 2007.

Citizenship decisions - Grants and Refusals

Key findings for Q2 2008:

- The total number of decisions made in Q2 2008 fell by 42 per cent to (25,375) compared to Q2 2007 (43,525). The number of decisions made in Q2 2008 was reduced due to staff resources being temporarily transferred from decision making to deal with an increase in new applications15.

- The number of persons granted British citizenship in the United Kingdom fell by 42 per cent to (23,445) in Q2 2008 compared to Q2 2007 (40,370).

15 This followed publication of the green paper “The Path to Citizenship: Next Steps in Reforming the Immigration System” in February 2008. • 1,925 applications for British citizenship were refused, withdrawn or found to be British already in Q2 2008 a fall of 39 per cent compared to Q2 2007 (3,155). Refusals made up 8 per cent of all decisions in Q2 2008. In the previous 4 quarters the proportion has varied between 7 and 10 per cent.

Figure 4c: Citizenship Decisions taken Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

Comparing Q2 2008 with Q2 2007 the proportion of decisions to grant based on residence decreased to 45 per cent from 53 per cent. Grants based on marriage for the same periods increased to 19 per cent from 18 per cent while grants to children rose to 31 per cent from 25 per cent.

Table 4b: Grants of British citizenship in the United Kingdom by basis of grant and refusal Q2 2006 to Q2 2008

| Total grants | Grants by basis of grant | Total refusals | |--------------|--------------------------|----------------| | | Residence | Marriage | Minor Children | Other | | | 2006 Q2 | 35,870 | 17,180 | 6,525 | 9,895 | 2,270 | 4,205 | | 2006 Q3 | 34,855 | 17,760 | 5,225 | 9,970 | 1,905 | 3,580 | | 2006 Q4 | 36,465 | 19,675 | 5,360 | 10,200| 1,235 | 3,295 | | 2007 Q1 | 44,610 | 24,230 | 6,620 | 11,970| 1,790 | 4,185 | | 2007 Q2 | 40,370 | 21,250 | 7,250 | 10,265| 1,610 | 3,155 | | 2007 Q3 | 43,770 | 23,590 | 8,955 | 9,730 | 1,485 | 4,170 | | 2007 Q4 | 35,890 | 18,715 | 7,600 | 8,565 | 1,010 | 4,115 | | 2008 Q1 | 34,880 | 18,225 | 7,680 | 8,120 | 860 | 2,625 | | 2008 Q2 | 23,445 | 10,605 | 4,460 | 7,295 | 1,085 | 1,925 | INDEX OF TABLES

Border Control & Visas

1. Passengers given leave to enter the United Kingdom by purpose of journey, excluding EEA and Swiss nationals, 2003-2007

Asylum 2. Applications received for asylum in the United Kingdom, excluding dependants, by location of application, and initial decisions, 2005 to Q2 2008 3. Applications received for asylum in Europe and elsewhere, including dependants, in the year of application, 2000 to Q2 2008 4. Asylum Appeals determined at the Immigration Appellate Authority/Asylum and Immigration Tribunal, excluding dependants, 2005 to Q2 2008 5. Asylum seekers in receipt of subsistence only support, by Local Authority and UK Government Office Region, as at the end of June 2008 6. Asylum applicants supported in dispersal accommodation by Local Authority and UK Government Office Region, as at the end of June 2008

Enforcement & Compliance 7. Removals, voluntary departures and assisted returns from the United Kingdom, Q2 2006 to Q2 2008 8. Persons recorded as being removed from the United Kingdom on leaving detention, held solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by age and place of detention, Quarter 1 2008 9. Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by place of detention as at 28 June 2008 10. Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by sex as at 28 June 2008 11. Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by length of detention as at 28 June 2008

Managed Migration 12. Grants of settlement by category of grant, excluding EEA nationals and Switzerland, 1999 - 2007 13. Nationality of approved applicants for the Worker Registration Scheme, by quarter and year of application, May 2004 – June 2008 14. Applications from Bulgarian and Romanian nationals for accession worker cards, registration certificates and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS), by quarter and year of application, January 2007 – June 2008 15. Applications for British citizenship received and decided in the United Kingdom, 1997-Q2 2008 BACKGROUND NOTES

Revision of quarterly asylum statistics bulletin

1. The contents of the quarterly asylum bulletin were reviewed following the user consultation of the review of published statistics on control of immigration carried out during December 2007 to February 2008. Having looked at the scope, detail and frequency of the UK Border Agency’s migration statistics the intention to proceed was announced on 20 May – see link below: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs08/asylum-stats-proposal-0508.pdf

2. This revised publication is the result of that consultation and aims to give users an overview of the work of the UK Border Agency. The information is grouped by key operational area of the UK Border Agency – i.e. border control and visas, asylum, managed migration, and enforcement and compliance. Future issues of the bulletin will contain quarterly statistics on settlement.

Supplementary Tables

3. Supplementary tables are available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. These give further breakdowns for the asylum process by nationality together with statistics on the fast track process. There is also a breakdown of non asylum removals by nationality. These tables were previously published in the quarterly asylum bulletin.

Explanatory notes

4. More detailed explanatory notes relating to asylum can be found published in the Explanatory Notes section within the Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 11/08 “Asylum statistics United Kingdom 2007”, is available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html.

5. More detailed explanatory notes relating to immigration can be found published in the Explanatory Notes section within the Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 10/08 “Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom 2007” is available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html.

Revisions to data

6. All the UK statistics produced on a quarterly basis are provisional. It is anticipated that the data will be revised in due course. It is not possible to evaluate whether the revisions will be upward or downward; but the reasons for revisions are likely to include:

- late reporting of cases – a small proportion of cases are not included when the statistics are calculated for the quarterly publication;

- the results of data cleansing exercises (data identified that cannot be included when the statistics are calculated for the quarterly publication because of missing or invalid values, the identification of duplicates in the data); and

- reconciliations with alternative sources of data which will identify cases not yet included in the statistics. National Statistics

7. ‘National Statistics’ are a subset of official statistics which have been granted accreditation by the UK Statistics Authority. National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the Code of Practice and undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs. They are produced free from political interference. A statement regarding the Home Office compliance with the Code of practice and the protocols can be found at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs07/ho_compliance_statement_07.pdf. OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION

Home Office publications

1. Quarterly information on “Control of Immigration” is published for the first time on August 21st 2008 in this bulletin. This contains the information within this bulletin together with supplementary tables on the internet available at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html.

   This is the initial outcome of the Border and Immigration Agency (now UKBA) review of statistics on “control of immigration”. The final report is available at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs07/bia-immig-stat-review-07.pdf.

2. Statistical information on immigration trends which sets the figures in this bulletin in a wider context is published annually in Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 10/08 “Control of Immigration Statistics, United Kingdom 2007” is available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html. Previous issues of “Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom” were published in the form of Command Paper and are available online from The Stationery Office website at: http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/menu/browseDocuments.htm. This document also contains more information on other sources of migration.

3. Statistical information on asylum applications and decisions which sets the figures in this bulletin in a wider context is published annually in Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 11/08 “Asylum statistics United Kingdom 2007” is available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html.

4. Statistical information on grants of British citizenship is published annually in Home Office Statistical Bulletin. Issue 05/08 “Persons granted British citizenship, United Kingdom, 2007”, is available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/immigration-asylum-stats.html.

The Home Office also publishes:

5. ‘Accession Monitoring Report’, a quarterly report on the Accession State Worker Registration Scheme. The latest report may be found at: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/reports/accession_monitoring_report/

   ‘Bulgarian and Romanian Accession Statistics’, a quarterly report on the schemes for Bulgarian and Romanian nationals. The latest report may be found at: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/reports/bulgarianromanian/

   The two publications above are based on management information and not National Statistics.

Research reports on immigration control are published by the Research, Development and Statistics Directorate (RDS) as online reports and occasional papers available online from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/horrpubs.html. Table 1: Passengers given leave to enter the United Kingdom by purpose of journey, excluding EEA (1) and Swiss nationals, 2003-2007

| Passengers admitted, by purpose of journey | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 (4)(5)(P) | |-------------------------------------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|----------------| | | Recorded | Estimated | Recorded | Estimated | Recorded | | Visitors | 7,550,000 | 7,220,000 | 6,890,000 | 7,450,000 | 7,280,000 | | of which: | | | | | (7,550,000) | | Ordinary | 5,860,000 | 5,650,000 | 5,330,000 | 5,750,000 | 5,540,000 | | Business | 1,690,000 | 1,570,000 | 1,560,000 | 1,690,000 | 1,740,000 | | Students (inc dependants) | 332,000 | 307,000 | 297,000 | 326,000 | 363,000 | | of which: | | | | | (375,000) | | Students (6) | 319,000 | 294,000 | 284,000 | 309,000 | 346,000 | | Dependants | 13,800 | 13,100 | 13,200 | 17,000 | 16,700 | | Work permit holders (inc dependants) | 119,000 | 124,000 | 137,000 | 145,000 | 124,000 | | of which: | | | | | 124,000 | | Permit holders | 81,400 | 82,700 | 91,500 | 96,600 | 86,300 | | Dependants | 37,800 | 41,500 | 45,500 | 48,500 | 37,700 | | UK ancestry | 9,150 | 7,700 | 8,260 | 8,490 | 7,220 | | Domestic Workers | 10,600 | 10,400 | 10,100 | 12,500 | 10,600 | | Ministers of Religion | 580 | 640 | 530 | 955 | 860 | | Postgraduate doctors or dentists | 975 | 415 | 395 | 330 | 75 | | Working holidaymakers | 46,500 | 62,400 | 56,600 | 43,700 | 37,800 | | Seasonal Agricultural Workers | 20,700 | 15,000 | 13,000 | 14,200 | 7,310 | | Diplomats, consular officers or persons on Foreign and Commonwealth government mission | 17,000 | 5,800 | 8,200 | 7,740 | 7,410 | | Au pairs | 15,300 | 5,640 | 2,360 | 1,840 | 765 | | Admitted as a spouse or fiancé(e) | 31,400 | 35,300 | 41,600 | 47,100 | 42,200 | | Children granted leave to enter for a probationary year as dependants of persons settled | 4,160 | 4,260 | 4,670 | 5,780 | 7,150 | | Passengers in transit | 1,140,000 | 1,260,000 | 1,310,000 | 1,530,000 | 1,530,000 | | People returning after a temporary absence abroad | 2,780,000 | 2,790,000 | 2,880,000 | 3,110,000 | 3,160,000 | | Others given leave to enter (7) | 119,000 | 194,000 | 186,000 | 163,000 | 165,000 | | Granted settlement on arrival (8) | 2,690 | 4,590 | 6,090 | 8,380 | 7,940 | | Total admitted | 12,200,000 | 12,000,000 | 11,800,000 | 12,900,000 | 12,700,000 |

(1) Nationals of EU accession countries are included or excluded according to their accession date. (2) Includes nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia before 1 May, but excludes them from this date. (3) Due to some gaps in the data from ports, estimates have been used. (4) Exclude nationals of Bulgaria and Romania. (5) Where administrative records on non-EEA nationals were unavailable for statistical analysis, estimates have been used. The figures in brackets show the total including the estimate. (6) Includes 3,280 Student Visitors in 2007. (7) Includes dependants, children and others. (8) Excludes asylum-related cases which are included in 'Others given leave to enter'. Table 2: Applications received for asylum in the United Kingdom, excluding dependants, by location of application, and initial decisions (1)(2), 2005 to Q2 2008

| Quarter/Month | Applications received | Initial Decisions | Applications withdrawn | Asylum Removals (4) | |---------------|-----------------------|-------------------|-----------------------|---------------------| | | Total applications | Applied at port | Applied in country | Recognised as a refugee and granted asylum | Not recognised as a refugee but granted humanitarian protection | Not recognised as a refugee but granted discretionary leave | Total refused | Refused asylum and exceptional leave after full consideration | Refused on safe third country grounds | Refused on non-compliance grounds | Non-substantiated claims (3) | Number of principal applicants | | | | | | Total initial decisions | Cases considered under normal procedures | | | | | | | | 2005 Q1 | 7,005 | 1,135 | 5,870 | 8,000 | 465 6% | 45 1% | 750 9% | 6,745 84% | 5,685 71% | 560 7% | 505 6% | 505 : 8,200 3,040 | | 2005 Q2 | 6,215 | 1,120 | 5,095 | 7,275 | 470 6% | 40 1% | 730 10% | 6,040 83% | 5,095 70% | 435 6% | 505 7% | 570 : 6,500 3,285 | | 2005 Q3 | 6,320 | 970 | 5,345 | 6,490 | 465 7% | 20 0% | 540 8% | 5,465 84% | 4,470 69% | 445 7% | 555 9% | 825 : 5,500 3,745 | | 2005 Q4 | 6,175 | 1,000 | 5,175 | 5,625 | 540 10% | 20 0% | 660 12% | 4,405 78% | 3,715 66% | 335 6% | 350 6% | 645 : 5,500 3,660 | | 2005 Total | 25,710 | 4,230 | 21,485 | 27,395 | 1,940 7% | 120 0% | 2,675 10% | 22,655 83% | 18,965 69% | 1,775 6% | 1,915 7% | 2,545 : 5,500 13,730 | | 2006 Q1 | 6,455 | 950 | 5,500 | 6,245 | 625 10% | 20 0% | 730 12% | 4,865 79% | 4,030 65% | 395 6% | 445 7% | 760 : 4,900 4,485 | | 2006 Q2 | 5,495 | 920 | 4,580 | 4,970 | 460 9% | 15 0% | 530 11% | 3,965 80% | 3,150 63% | 490 10% | 325 7% | 460 : 5,000 4,665 | | 2006 Q3 | 5,860 | 850 | 5,015 | 4,565 | 415 9% | 10 0% | 445 10% | 3,690 81% | 2,750 60% | 425 9% | 515 11% | 305 : 6,000 3,485 | | 2006 Q4 | 5,795 | 860 | 4,935 | 5,150 | 665 13% | 10 0% | 545 11% | 3,930 76% | 3,065 60% | 380 7% | 485 9% | 255 : 6,400 3,695 | | 2006 Total | 23,610 | 3,580 | 20,030 | 20,930 | 2,170 10% | 55 0% | 2,245 11% | 16,460 79% | 13,000 62% | 1,690 8% | 1,770 8% | 1,780 : 6,400 16,330 | | 2007 Q1 | 5,720 | 820 | 4,895 | 6,050 | 900 15% | 30 1% | 565 9% | 4,555 75% | 3,695 61% | 345 6% | 515 9% | 255 : 5,800 3,205 | | 2007 Q2 | 4,960 | 810 | 4,150 | 5,930 | 835 14% | 40 1% | 520 9% | 4,530 76% | 3,655 62% | 330 5% | 565 10% | 305 : 4,500 3,325 | | 2007 Q3 | 5,885 | 1,040 | 4,845 | 5,225 | 910 17% | 30 1% | 590 11% | 3,695 71% | 2,860 55% | 295 6% | 540 10% | 335 : 4,800 3,230 | | 2007 Q4 | 6,870 | 965 | 5,900 | 4,570 | 900 20% | 25 1% | 395 9% | 3,250 71% | 2,420 53% | 340 7% | 490 11% | 335 : 6,800 2,765 | | 2007 Total | 23,430 | 3,635 | 19,795 | 21,775 | 3,545 16% | 125 1% | 2,075 10% | 16,030 74% | 12,630 58% | 1,290 6% | 2,115 10% | 1,230 : 6,800 12,525 | | 2008 Q1 | 6,595 | 705 | 5,890 | 4,435 | 915 21% | 30 1% | 460 10% | 3,035 69% | 2,265 51% | 445 10% | 325 7% | 345 : 8,600 2,805 | | 2008 Q2 | 5,720 | 655 | 5,065 | 5,040 | 995 20% | 20 0% | 540 11% | 3,485 69% | 2,775 55% | 445 9% | 265 5% | 540 165 : 8,700 2,745 |

(1) Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5 (\* = 1 or 2). Applications outstanding rounded to nearest 100. Figures may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. (2) Initial decisions do not necessarily relate to applications made in the same period and exclude the outcome of appeals or other subsequent decisions. (3) Where an applicant fails to attend an initial interview and therefore fails to substantiate their claim, their claim is treated as withdrawn. Data not available prior to April 2008. (4) Includes enforced removals, persons refused entry at port and subsequently removed (including cases dealt with at juxtaposed controls), persons departing voluntarily after enforcement action had been initiated against them, persons leaving under Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes run by the International Organization for Migration and persons who it has been established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities. (P) Provisional figures. : Not applicable. | Country | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | Q1 2008 | Q2 2008 | |------------------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|---------|---------| | **Total EU25** | 432,500 | 441,600 | 427,200 | 349,100 | 282,000 | 241,800 | 201,400 | 223,300 | 50,100 | 47,000 | | **Total EU15** | 399,600 | 397,600 | 395,100 | 311,700 | 243,200 | 214,700 | 182,500 | 199,500 | 45,400 | 42,600 | | **Total EU27** | 435,600 | 446,500 | 431,200 | 351,700 | 283,800 | 243,200 | 202,500 | 224,900 | 50,500 | 47,400 | | **Other Europe** | | | | | | | | | | | | **Non-Europe** | | | | | | | | | | | | **Grand Total** | 589,700 | 641,300 | 616,100 | 505,400 | 391,700 | 331,300 | 296,300 | 324,000 | 77,400 | 75,800 |

(1) Figures rounded to the nearest 100 with * = between 1 and 49. Source IGC unless stated. (2) Figures based on IGC data but adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants. (3) Figures based on IGC data but adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants between 1998 and 2002. (4) Figures based on UNHCR data, including dependants. (5) Source: Immigration Research and Statistics, Home Office. Figures have been adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants for 2000 to 2001, 2002 to Q2 2008 figures are actual. (6) Figures based on UNHCR data but adjusted to include an estimated number of dependants. (P) Provisional figures. (±) The ten new accession countries (Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia), joined the EU on 1 May 2004. (V) Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU on 1 January 2007. • • Not available. (R) Revised figures. (e) Q2 2008 estimated figures. Table 4: Asylum Appeals determined at the Immigration Appellate Authority/Asylum and Immigration Tribunal(1), excluding dependants (2), 2005 to Q2 2008

| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |------|----|----|----|----|-------| | 2005 | 4,935 | 6,280 | 5,430 | 5,050 | 24,835 | | 2006 | 4,395 | 4,065 | 2,760 | 3,705 | 14,920 | | 2007 | 3,885 | 3,835 | 3,725 | 2,610 | 14,055 | | 2008 | 2,095 | 2,475 | | | |

| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |------|----|----|----|----|-------| | 2005 | 8,080 | 9,990 | 7,170 | 5,200 | 33,440 | | 2006 | 4,895 | 4,375 | 3,370 | 3,315 | 15,955 | | 2007 | 3,675 | 4,015 | 4,100 | 3,145 | 14,935 | | 2008 | 2,440 | 2,325 | 2,440 | 2,440 | |

| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |------|----|----|----|----|-------| | 2005 | 11,085 | 9,990 | 7,170 | 5,200 | 5,605 | | 2006 | 4,895 | 4,375 | 3,370 | 3,315 | 3,540 | | 2007 | 3,675 | 4,015 | 4,100 | 3,145 | 3,385 | | 2008 | 2,440 | 2,325 | 2,440 | 2,440 | |

| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |------|----|----|----|----|-------| | 2005 | 1,730 | 1,755 | 1,150 | 970 | | | 2006 | 1,195 | 985 | 680 | 685 | | | 2007 | 745 | 920 | 930 | 790 | | | 2008 | 515 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |

| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |------|----|----|----|----|-------| | 2005 | 8,935 | 7,870 | 5,755 | 3,995 | | | 2006 | 3,460 | 3,175 | 2,515 | 2,445 | | | 2007 | 2,695 | 2,865 | 2,970 | 2,205 | | | 2008 | 1,755 | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1,735 | |

| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |------|----|----|----|----|-------| | 2005 | 415 | 365 | 265 | 235 | | | 2006 | 240 | 215 | 175 | 190 | | | 2007 | 235 | 235 | 200 | 150 | | | 2008 | 170 | 130 | | | |

(1) The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) was formed on 4 April 2005 and replaced the Immigration Appellate Authority (IAA). Excludes IAA cases for 1 April 2005. All figures for appeals determined are cases dealt with by Immigration Judges.

(2) Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5. Figures may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding.

(3) Based on UK Border Agency electronic sources. From the 4 April 2006 appeals are lodged directly with the AIT.

(4) Based on information supplied by the Ministry of Justice. From the 4 April 2005 'Appeals received' data includes some cases lodged at the Home Office and transferred to the AIT. The data also include a small number of cases initially flagged as being potentially invalid or out of time for which the papers were examined by an Immigration Judge and determined to be valid and/or in-time. These cases then proceed through the appeal system.

(5) From 2005 based on information supplied by the AIT. Determinations do not necessarily relate to appeals received in the same period.

(6) Figures include cases withdrawn by the AIT. Determinations do not necessarily relate to appeals received in the same period.

(P) Provisional figures.

: Not applicable. | Region | Local Authority (3) | % | |------------------------|---------------------|----| | **ENGLAND** | | | | North East | | | | Middlesbrough | 15 | | | Newcastle upon Tyne | 15 | | | Other | 20 | | | **Total** | 50 | 1% | | North West | | | | Bolton | 30 | | | Liverpool | 45 | | | Manchester | 165 | | | Oldham | 20 | | | Salford | 15 | | | Other | 90 | | | **Total** | 365 | 6% | | Yorkshire and The Humber | | | | Bradford | 50 | | | Doncaster | 15 | | | Kingston upon Hull | 15 | | | Kirklees | 15 | | | Leeds | 105 | | | Sheffield | 40 | | | Other | 40 | | | **Total** | 285 | 4% | | East Midlands | | | | Derby | 15 | | | Leicester | 105 | | | Northampton | 20 | | | Nottingham | 50 | | | Other | 50 | | | **Total** | 235 | 4% | | West Midlands | | | | Birmingham | 170 | | | Coventry | 60 | | | Sandwell | 35 | | | Stoke-on-Trent | 15 | | | Wolverhampton | 20 | | | Other | 35 | | | **Total** | 345 | 5% | | East of England | | | | Bedford | 15 | | | Luton | 45 | | | Peterborough | 25 | | | Southend-on-Sea | 20 | | | Thurrock | 25 | | | Other | 90 | | | **Total** | 220 | 3% | | Greater London | | | | Barking and Dagenham | 105 | | | Barnet | 175 | | | Bexley | 30 | | | Brent | 260 | | | Bromley | 20 | | | Camden | 90 | | | Croydon | 130 | | | Ealing | 305 | | | Enfield | 255 | | | Greenwich | 125 | | | Hackney | 165 | | | Hammersmith and Fulham | 60 | | | Haringey | 265 | | | Harrow | 130 | | | Hillingdon | 150 | | | Hounslow | 145 | | | Islington | 100 | | | Kensington and Chelsea | 35 | | | Kingston upon Thames | 20 | | | Lambeth | 170 | | | Lewisham | 175 | | | Merton | 125 | | | Newham | 425 | | | **ENGLAND (continued)**| | | | Greater London | | | | Redbridge | 240 | | | Richmond upon Thames | 25 | | | Southwark | 155 | | | Sutton | 20 | | | Tower Hamlets | 75 | | | Waltham Forest | 255 | | | Wandsworth | 70 | | | Westminster | 95 | | | Other | 10 | | | **Total** | 4,390 | 68%| | South East | | | | Brighton and Hove | 25 | | | Crawley | 30 | | | Gravesham | 15 | | | Hastings | 15 | | | Milton Keynes | 45 | | | Oxford | 20 | | | Portsmouth | 15 | | | Reading | 20 | | | Slough | 50 | | | Southampton | 20 | | | Other | 125 | | | **Total** | 380 | 6% | | South West | | | | Bristol | 35 | | | Other | 40 | | | **Total** | 75 | 1% | | **Total England** | | | | **Total Wales** | | | | **Total Scotland** | | | | **Total Northern Ireland** | | | | **TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM** | | |

(1) Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5 (\* = 1 or 2). Figures may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. (2) Excludes unaccompanied asylum seeking children supported by local authorities, estimated around 4,500 in June 2008. (3) Local Authorities with fewer than 15 cases are grouped by region as “Other”. (P) Provisional figures. | Region | Local Authority (4) | Dispersed | Disbenefited (5) | Total | |------------------------|---------------------|-----------|------------------|-------| | ENGLAND (continued) | | | | | | North East | Darlington | 60 | – | 60 | | | Gateshead | 245 | – | 245 | | | Hartlepool | 15 | – | 15 | | | Middlesbrough | 430 | – | 430 | | | Newcastle upon Tyne | 785 | – | 785 | | | North Tyneside | 135 | – | 135 | | | South Tyneside | 115 | – | 115 | | | Stockton-on-Tees | 280 | – | 280 | | | Sunderland | 230 | – | 230 | | | Total | 2,300 | – | 2,300 | | North West | Blackburn with Darwen | 395 | – | 395 | | | Bolton | 480 | – | 480 | | | Bury | 360 | – | 360 | | | Liverpool | 1,005 | – | 1,005 | | | Macclesfield | 5 | – | 5 | | | Manchester | 915 | – | 915 | | | Oldham | 425 | – | 425 | | | Rochdale | 385 | – | 385 | | | Salford | 625 | – | 625 | | | Stockport | 145 | – | 145 | | | Tameside | 175 | – | 175 | | | Trafford | 35 | – | 35 | | | Wigan | 365 | – | 365 | | | Total | 5,315 | – | 5,315 | | Yorkshire and the Humber | Barnsley | 385 | – | 385 | | | Bradford | 490 | – | 490 | | | Calderdale | 200 | – | 200 | | | Doncaster | 320 | – | 320 | | | Kingston upon Hull | 330 | – | 330 | | | Kirklees | 520 | – | 520 | | | Leeds | 1,000 | – | 1,000 | | | North East Lincolnshire | 10 | – | 10 | | | Rotherham | 560 | – | 560 | | | Sheffield | 590 | – | 590 | | | Wakefield | 305 | – | 305 | | | Total | 4,715 | – | 4,715 | | East Midlands | Blaby | * | – | * | | | Derby | 170 | – | 170 | | | Gedling | 5 | – | 5 | | | Leicester | 435 | – | 435 | | | Nottingham | 550 | – | 550 | | | Rushcliffe | 5 | – | 5 | | | Total | 1,165 | – | 1,165 | | West Midlands | Birmingham | 1,165 | – | 1,165 | | | Coventry | 530 | – | 530 | | | Dudley | 380 | – | 380 | | | Newcastle-under-Lyme| 10 | – | 10 | | | Sandwell | 240 | – | 240 | | | Stoke-on-Trent | 850 | – | 850 | | | Walsall | 90 | – | 90 | | | Wolverhampton | 565 | – | 565 | | | Total | 3,830 | – | 3,830 | | East of England | Colchester | * | – | * | | | Epping Forest | 10 | – | 10 | | | Ipswich | 40 | – | 40 | | | Luton | 30 | – | 30 | | | Norwich | 90 | – | 90 | | | Peterborough | 95 | – | 95 | | | Total | 260 | – | 260 | | Greater London | Barking and Dagenham| 35 | – | 35 | | | Barnet | 10 | – | 10 | | | Brent | 20 | – | 20 | | | Croydon | 30 | – | 30 | | | Ealing | 15 | – | 15 | | | Enfield | 170 | 5 | 170 | | | Greenwich | 10 | – | 10 | | | Hackney | 30 | – | 30 |

| Region | Local Authority (4) | Dispersed | Disbenefited (5) | Total | |------------------------|---------------------|-----------|------------------|-------| | ENGLAND (continued) | | | | | | Greater London | Haringey | 200 | – | 200 | | | Harrow | 15 | – | 15 | | | Havering | 15 | – | 15 | | | Hillingdon | 20 | – | 20 | | | Hounslow | 50 | – | 50 | | | Islington | 15 | * | 15 | | | Kensington and Chelsea | 5 | – | 5 | | | Lambeth | 290 | 5 | 30 | | | Lewisham | 30 | – | 30 | | | Merton | 15 | – | 15 | | | Newham | 35 | – | 35 | | | Redbridge | 85 | 5 | 85 | | | Richmond upon Thames| 5 | – | 5 | | | Southwark | * | – | * | | | Waltham Forest | 30 | – | 30 | | | Wandsworth | 5 | – | 5 | | | Total | 870 | 10 | 885 | | South East | Ashford | 40 | – | 40 | | | Dartford | * | – | * | | | Hastings | 55 | – | 55 | | | Oxford | 15 | – | 15 | | | Portsmouth | 135 | – | 135 | | | Reading | 5 | – | 5 | | | Southampton | 80 | – | 80 | | | West Oxfordshire | 5 | – | 5 | | | Total | 325 | – | 325 | | South West | Bristol | 225 | – | 225 | | | Gloucester | 95 | – | 95 | | | Plymouth | 275 | – | 275 | | | South Gloucestershire| 65 | – | 65 | | | Swindon | 100 | – | 100 | | | Total | 765 | – | 765 | | Total England | | | | | | | | 19,540 | 10 | 19,555| | WALES | | | | | | | Cardiff | 905 | – | 905 | | | Newport | 260 | – | 260 | | | Swansea | 385 | – | 385 | | | Wrexham | 15 | – | 15 | | | Total Wales | 1,565 | – | 1,565 | | SCOTLAND | | | | | | | Edinburgh | * | – | * | | | Glasgow City | 2,705 | – | 2,705 | | | North Lanarkshire | * | – | * | | | South Lanarkshire | * | – | * | | | Total Scotland | 2,715 | – | 2,715 | | NORTHERN IRELAND | | | | | | | Belfast | 210 | – | 210 | | | Lisburn | 5 | – | 5 | | | Newtownabbey | 20 | – | 20 | | | Total Northern Ireland | 230 | – | 230 | | TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | | | | | 24,060 | 10 | 24,060|

(1) Figures (other than percentages) rounded to the nearest 5 (\* = 1 or 2). Figures may not sum to the totals shown. (2) Excludes unaccompanied asylum seeking children supported by local authorities, estimated around 4,500 in June 2008. (3) Excludes those in initial accommodation, 1,025 as at the end of June 2008. (4) Only those Local Authorities where dispersed or disbenefitted cases are resident are shown. (5) Disbenefitted cases are cases which were previously supported under the main UK benefits system and have been moved onto asylum support. Some of these cases have remained in the original social services accommodation. (P) Provisional figures. Table 7: Removals, voluntary departures and assisted returns from the United Kingdom, Q2 2006 to Q2 2008 (1)

| | Q2 2006 | Q3 2006 | Q4 2006 | Q1 2007 | Q2 2007 | Q3 2007 | Q4 2007 | Q1 2008 | Q2 2008 | |--------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------| | **Asylum cases, principal (2)** | | | | | | | | | | | Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4) | 3,030 | 2,795 | 2,615 | 2,620 | 2,500 | 2,630 | 2,410 | 2,230 | 2,120 | | Assisted Voluntary Returns (5) | 1,635 | 690 | 1,080 | 610 | 850 | 610 | 475 | 575 | 620 | | **Total** | 4,665 | 3,485 | 3,695 | 3,230 | 3,355 | 3,240 | 2,885 | 2,805 | 2,745 | | **Asylum cases, dependants** | | | | | | | | | | | Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4) | 325 | 215 | 250 | 220 | 165 | 135 | 150 | 145 | 130 | | Assisted Voluntary Returns (5) | 270 | 120 | 170 | 70 | 135 | 85 | 35 | 75 | 60 | | **Total** | 595 | 340 | 420 | 290 | 300 | 220 | 185 | 220 | 185 | | **Asylum cases, total** | | | | | | | | | | | Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4) | 3,355 | 3,010 | 2,860 | 2,840 | 2,665 | 2,770 | 2,565 | 2,375 | 2,250 | | Assisted Voluntary Returns (5) | 1,905 | 810 | 1,250 | 680 | 985 | 695 | 510 | 650 | 680 | | **Total** | 5,260 | 3,825 | 4,110 | 3,520 | 3,655 | 3,460 | 3,070 | 3,025 | 2,930 | | **Non-asylum cases** | | | | | | | | | | | Removed from UK ports (6) | • | • | • | • | 5,240 | 5,090 | 5,015 | 5,290 | 5,105 | 4,670 | | Removed from juxtaposed controls (6) | • | • | • | • | 2,245 | 2,410 | 2,750 | 3,105 | 3,190 | 2,580 | | Refused entry at port and subsequently removed | 7,590 | 8,065 | 8,730 | 7,485 | 7,500 | 7,760 | 8,395 | 8,295 | 7,250 | | Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (4) | 3,140 | 3,165 | 3,680 | 3,705 | 3,910 | 4,585 | 5,030 | 5,125 | 4,940 | | Assisted Voluntary Returns for Irregular Migrants (7) | 190 | 205 | 270 | 270 | 330 | 330 | 360 | 320 | 355 | | **Enforced removals and voluntary departures** | 3,335 | 3,375 | 3,950 | 3,970 | 4,235 | 4,920 | 5,390 | 5,445 | 5,290 | | **Total** | 10,920 | 11,440 | 12,680 | 11,460 | 11,740 | 12,680 | 13,785 | 13,740 | 12,540 | | **Total removals** | | | | | | | | | | | Non-asylum cases refused entry at port and subsequently removed (6) | 7,590 | 8,065 | 8,730 | 7,485 | 7,500 | 7,760 | 8,395 | 8,295 | 7,250 | | Enforced removals including voluntary departures after enforcement action had been initiated (3)(4) | 6,500 | 6,180 | 6,540 | 6,540 | 6,575 | 7,355 | 7,590 | 7,500 | 7,190 | | Assisted Voluntary Returns (5)(7) | 2,095 | 1,020 | 1,520 | 950 | 1,315 | 1,025 | 870 | 970 | 1,030 | | **Enforced removals and voluntary departures** | 8,595 | 7,195 | 8,060 | 7,490 | 7,890 | 8,380 | 8,460 | 8,465 | 8,220 | | **Grand Total** | 16,180 | 15,260 | 16,790 | 14,975 | 15,390 | 16,145 | 16,855 | 16,760 | 15,470 |

(1) Figures rounded to the nearest 5 and may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. (2) Persons who had sought asylum at some stage, excluding dependants. (3) Due to a reclassification of removal categories, figures include asylum removals which have been performed by Enforcement Officers using port powers of removal and a small number of cases dealt with at juxtaposed controls. (4) Figures include persons who it has been established have left the UK without informing the immigration authorities and since October 2006 figures include persons leaving under Facilitated Return Schemes. (5) Persons leaving under Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes run by the International Organization for Migration. May include some cases leaving under the Assisted Voluntary Return for Irregular Migrants Programme and some cases where enforcement action has been initiated. (6) Includes persons departing voluntarily after enforcement action had been initiated against them and removals which have been performed by Immigration Officers at ports using enforcement powers. (7) Persons leaving under the Assisted Voluntary Return for Irregular Migrants Programme run by the International Organization for Migration. May include some on-entry cases and some cases where enforcement action has been initiated. Removals under this scheme began in December 2004.

• • Not available. Table 8: Persons recorded as being removed from the United Kingdom on leaving detention (1), held solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by age (2) and place of detention, Quarter 1 2008 (3)(4)(5)(P)

| Place of last detention | Adults (2) | Children (2) | Total | |-------------------------|------------|--------------|-------| | | Under 5 yrs | 5-11 yrs | 12-16 yrs | 17 yrs | | | Tinsley House | 610 | 20 | 10 | 5 | * | 650 | | Yarl's Wood | 445 | 45 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 565 | | Campsfield House | 405 | – | – | – | – | 405 | | Oakington Reception Centre | 385 | – | – | – | – | 385 | | Dover Immigration Removal Centre | 210 | – | – | – | – | 210 | | Harmondsworth | 195 | – | – | – | – | 195 | | Dungavel | 70 | – | – | – | – | 70 | | Haslar | 30 | – | – | – | – | 30 | | Lindholme | 10 | – | – | – | – | 10 | | Colnbrook Long Term | 10 | – | – | – | – | 10 | | **Immigration Service Removal Centres** | **3,580** | **70** | **50** | **40** | **5** | **3,740** | | **Grand Total** | **1,625** | **35** | **40** | **30** | * | **1,730** |

(1) Some detainees may be recorded more than once if, for example, the person has been detained on more than one separate occasion in the time period shown. (2) Recorded age at the end of their period of detention. Figures for children will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim to be younger. (3) Figures rounded to the nearest 5 ((\\pm 0), \*(\\pm 1) or 2) and may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding. Figures exclude persons recorded as leaving detention from police cells, Harwich Short Term Holding Facility and Prison Service establishments, those recorded as detained under both criminal and immigration powers at time of removal and their children. (4) Not necessarily removed in the same quarter as leaving detention. (5) Figures include dependants. (6) Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage. (P) Provisional figures.

### Table 9: Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by place of detention as at 28 June 2008 (1)(2)

| Place of detention | Total detainees | Of whom: | | |-------------------------------------|-----------------|----------|-------| | | | asylum seekers (3) | children (4) | | **Immigration Service Removal Centres** | | | | | Yarl's Wood | 365 | 280 | 45 | | Oakington Reception Centre | 330 | 265 | * | | Dover Immigration Removal Centre | 305 | 195 | – | | Colnbrook Long Term | 300 | 205 | – | | Harmondsworth | 250 | 210 | – | | Campsfield House | 195 | 140 | – | | Dungavel | 160 | 100 | * | | Haslar | 145 | 95 | – | | Tinsley House | 115 | 80 | 5 | | Lindholme | 80 | 55 | – | | **Immigration Short Term Holding Facilities** | | | | | Colnbrook Short Term | 50 | 20 | – | | Dover Harbour | 15 | 10 | – | | Manchester Airport | 10 | * | – | | Harwich | 5 | 5 | – | | **Grand Total** | 2,315 | 1,660 | 55 |

(1) Figures rounded to the nearest 5 (- = 0, * = 1 or 2), may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding and exclude persons detained in police cells, Prison Service establishments and those detained under both criminal and immigration powers.

(2) Figures include dependants.

(3) Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage.

(4) People recorded as being under 18 on 28 June 2008. These figures will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim to be younger.

### Table 10: Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by sex as at 28 June 2008 (1)(2)

| Sex | Total detainees | Of whom: | | |-----------|-----------------|----------|-------| | | | asylum seekers (3) | children (4) | | Male | 1,950 | 1,385 | 20 | | Female | 365 | 270 | 35 | | **Grand Total** | 2,315 | 1,660 | 55 |

(1) Figures rounded to the nearest 5 (- = 0, * = 1 or 2), may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding and exclude persons detained in police cells, Prison Service establishments and those detained under both criminal and immigration powers.

(2) Figures include dependants.

(3) Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage.

(4) People recorded as being under 18 on 28 June 2008. These figures will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim to be younger.

### Table 11: Persons recorded as being in detention in the United Kingdom solely under Immigration Act powers (including asylum seekers and children), by length of detention as at 28 June 2008 (1)(2)

| Length of detention (5)(6) | Total detainees | Of whom: | | |----------------------------|-----------------|----------|-------| | | | asylum seekers (3) | children (4) | | 7 days or less | \*\* | \*\* | 15 | | 0 to 14 days | \*\* | \*\* | 5 | | 15 to 28 days | \*\* | \*\* | 20 | | 29 days to less than 2 months | \*\* | \*\* | 15 | | 2 months to less than 3 months | \*\* | \*\* | – | | 3 months to less than 4 months | \*\* | \*\* | – | | 4 months to less than 6 months | \*\* | \*\* | – | | 6 months to less than 1 year | \*\* | \*\* | – | | 1 year or more | \*\* | \*\* | – | | **Grand Total** | 2,315 | 1,660 | 55 |

(1) Figures rounded to the nearest 5 (- = 0, * = 1 or 2), may not sum to the totals shown because of independent rounding and exclude persons detained in police cells, Prison Service establishments and those detained under both criminal and immigration powers.

(2) Figures include dependants.

(3) Persons detained under Immigration Act powers who are recorded as having sought asylum at some stage.

(4) People recorded as being under 18 on 28 June 2008. These figures will overstate if any applicants aged 18 or over claim to be younger.

(5) Relates to most recent period of sole detention.

(6) 2 months is defined as 61 days; 4 months is defined as 122 days; 6 months is defined as 182 days.

\*\* Not available. Following a change in the system in which information is collected, statistics on all persons detained under sole Immigration Act powers by length of detention are not available for June 2008. Information on children has only been made available through the examination of individual case files, which would only be possible for adult detainees at disproportionate cost. Table 12: Grants of settlement by category of grant, excluding EEA nationals and Switzerland, 1999-2007

| Broad category of grant | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |-------------------------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | | (1) | (2)(3)| (4)(5)| (4) | (R)(4)| (P)(4)| | | | | Employment (6) | | | | | | | | | | | Employment with a work permit after 4/5 years | 3,280 | 4,445 | 4,335 | 5,845 | 9,190 | 16,205 | 25,470 | 11,270 | 15,165 | | - spouses and dependants | 3,580 | 5,140 | 5,045 | 6,835 | 10,620 | 17,050 | 27,340 | 12,340 | 18,065 | | Permit-free employment, businessman, | | | | | | | | | | | persons of independent means | 835 | 1,685 | 1,050 | 1,095 | 1,550 | 1,545 | 1,945 | 3,265 | 865 | | - spouses and dependants | 1,005 | 1,115 | 845 | 680 | 1,050 | 1,020 | 1,570 | 2,315 | 700 | | Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent | 2,240 | 2,580 | 3,255 | 4,060 | 5,275 | 4,755 | 4,795 | 1,900 | 1,675 | | - spouses and dependants | 540 | 640 | 725 | 1,290 | 1,945 | 1,680 | 1,895 | 740 | 730 | | Total employment-related grants | 11,480 | 15,610 | 15,255 | 19,800 | 29,635 | 42,260 | 63,015 | 31,830 | 37,210 | | Asylum (7) | | | | | | | | | | | Refugees (8) and persons given exceptional leave to remain | 22,505 | 25,355 | 17,965 | 18,235 | 12,185 | 19,025 | 33,850 | 19,075 | 10,250 | | - spouses and dependants | 16,155 | 20,600 | 10,555 | 11,705 | 9,915 | 33,525 | 33,960 | 11,580 | 3,940 | | Total asylum-related grants | 38,660 | 45,950 | 28,520 | 29,940 | 22,105 | 52,555 | 67,810 | 30,655 | 14,190 | | Family formation and reunion (9) | | | | | | | | | | | Husbands (10) | 14,580 | 14,495 | 16,915 | 15,520 | 17,370 | 8,185 | 8,710 | 15,520 | 13,810 | | Wives (10) | 20,095 | 24,265 | 26,835 | 25,120 | 30,790 | 12,920 | 15,585 | 27,200 | 23,175 | | Children | 4,340 | 6,870 | 6,795 | 6,355 | 8,950 | 5,850 | 6,715 | 9,290 | 8,495 | | Parents and grandparents | 1,080 | 2,435 | 1,760 | 1,750 | 3,090 | 1,985 | 1,450 | 1,470 | 1,000 | | Other and unspecified dependants | 2,065 | 5,000 | 4,570 | 4,015 | 5,000 | 4,300 | 4,880 | 6,325 | 4,345 | | Total family grants | 42,155 | 53,065 | 56,875 | 52,760 | 65,200 | 33,240 | 37,335 | 59,800 | 50,820 | | Other grants on a discretionary basis (11) | 4,820 | 11,320 | 7,760 | 10,980 | 16,160 | 6,715 | 6,400 | 7,720 | 18,750 | | Category unknown | : | : | : | 2,490 | 6,175 | 4,440 | 4,565 | 4,440 | 3,880 | | All grants of settlement | 97,115 | 125,945 | 108,410 | 115,965 | 139,280 | 139,210 | 179,120 | 134,445 | 124,855 |

(1) Swiss nationals are excluded from 1 June 2002. (2) Data from 2003 also exclude dependants of EEA and Swiss nationals in confirmed relationships granted permanent residence. (3) Excludes reconsideration cases. (4) May include a small number of cases in which a decision is recorded twice, where an individual has dual nationality. (5) Includes nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia before 1 May 2004, but excludes them from this date. (6) In 2006 the qualifying period for settlement in all employment-related categories changed from 4 to 5 years. (7) Includes grants under the Family ILR exercise. (8) Excludes reconsideration cases and the outcome of appeals. (9) Spouses and dependants joining British citizens or persons previously granted settlement. (10) Includes civil and unmarried partners. (11) Data for 2007 include persons granted indefinite leave outside the immigration rules under measures aimed at clearing the backlog of outstanding unresolved cases. (P) Provisional figures. (R) Revised figures. : Not applicable. Table 13: Nationality of approved applicants for the Worker Registration Scheme, by quarter and year of application, May 2004 – June 2008 (1)(2)(3)

| Period | Czech Rep. | Estonia | Hungary | Latvia | Lithuania | Poland | Slovakia | Slovenia | Approved applicants | Initial Applications | |--------|------------|---------|---------|--------|-----------|--------|----------|----------|---------------------|---------------------| | | Total | | | | | | | | 125,880 | 134,550 | | 2004 (4) | 8,255 | 1,860 | 3,620 | 8,670 | 19,270 | 71,025 | 13,020 | 160 | 134,550 | 134,550 | | 2005 | 10,575 | 2,560 | 6,355 | 12,960 | 22,990 | 127,325| 22,035 | 175 | 204,970 | 212,325 | | 2006 | 8,345 | 1,475 | 7,060 | 9,490 | 17,065 | 162,495| 21,755 | 185 | 227,875 | 234,725 | | 2007 Q1 | 1,825 | 275 | 1,965 | 1,835 | 3,740 | 35,800 | 4,835 | 45 | 50,320 | 52,080 | | | 1,800 | 210 | 2,085 | 1,635 | 3,690 | 37,290 | 5,600 | 40 | 52,355 | 53,970 | | | 1,990 | 275 | 2,305 | 1,545 | 3,715 | 41,190 | 6,235 | 50 | 57,305 | 59,150 | | | 1,900 | 210 | 2,515 | 1,270 | 3,115 | 35,965 | 5,775 | 55 | 50,795 | 52,745 | | 2007 (P) | 7,510 | 965 | 8,875 | 6,285 | 14,260 | 150,245| 22,445 | 190 | 210,775 | 217,945 | | 2008 (P) | 1,725 | 200 | 2,615 | 1,440 | 2,740 | 32,205 | 5,420 | 50 | 46,395 | 48,505 | | | 1,600 | 205 | 2,470 | 1,475 | 2,645 | 24,895 | 4,610 | 55 | 37,955 | 40,375 |

% of Q2 2008 Total

| | 4% | 1% | 7% | 4% | 7% | 66% | 12% | 0% | 100% |

(1) This table shows applicants approved for each nationality rather than the total number of applications made. The figures are for initial applications only (not multiple applications, where an individual is doing more than one job simultaneously, or re-registrations, where an individual has changed employers).

(2) The data for WRS applications are recorded by the date on the application form, the standard statistical approach. However, as applications continue to be received dated under previously published quarters and decisions continue to be made on applications dated in previous quarters, the number of applications will show increases for earlier quarters published in previous reports.

(3) Source: Management Information from UK Border Agency

(4) The total shown for 2004 is for the part year May to December.

(P) Provisional figures. Table 14: Applications from Bulgarian and Romanian nationals for accession worker cards, registration certificates, Sector Based Scheme (SBS) and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS), by quarter and year of application, January 2007 - June 2008 (1)(2)(3)

| Period | accession worker cards | registration certificates | SBS | SAWS | |--------|------------------------|---------------------------|-----|------| | | Received | Approved | Received | Approved | Approved | Approved | | 2007 Q1 | 1,120 | 840 | 9,305 | 7,950 | 210 | 3,195 | | Q2 | 1,315 | 1,035 | 9,545 | 8,490 | 350 | 3,975 | | Q3 | 1,380 | 1,010 | 8,085 | 6,580 | 375 | 195 | | Q4 | 1,270 | 915 | 8,895 | 6,750 | 475 | 690 | | 2007 Total (P) | 5,080 | 3,805 | 35,835 | 29,765 | 1,405 | 8,060 | | Q1 | 990 | 645 | 7,360 | 4,850 | 350 | • • | | Q2 | 1,015 | 655 | 5,990 | 2,830 | 385 | • • | | 2008 Total (P)(4) | 2,010 | 1,300 | 13,350 | 7,680 | 735 | • • |

(1) Source: Management Information from UK Border Agency. (2) The data for accession worker cards and registration certificates are recorded by the date on the application form, the standard statistical approach. However, as applications continue to be received dated under previously published quarters and decisions continue to be made on applications dated in previous quarters, the number of applications will show increases for earlier quarters published in previous reports. (3) Quarterly Management Information from UK Border Agency for SAWS for Q1 and Q2 2008 is not available from the Home Office database on a consistent basis to the data published for earlier quarters. The UK Border Agency plans to reissue revised figures broken down by nationality in the next report to be published in November 2008. (4) The total shown for 2008 is for the part year January to June 2008. • • Not available. (P) Provisional figures. | Year | Applications received | Decisions taken | Refusal as a % of all decisions | |------|-----------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------| | | | Grants (1) | Refusals (2) | | 1997 | 66,000 | 37,010 | 4,745 | 11% | | 1998 | 68,030 | 53,935 | 3,750 | 7% | | 1999 | 67,400 | 54,900 | 3,995 | 7% | | 2000 | 62,475 | 82,210 | 6,785 | 8% | | 2001 | 109,005 | 90,295 | 9,530 | 10% | | 2002 | 115,500 | 120,125 | 8,455 | 7% | | 2003 | 147,345 | 130,535 | 10,555 | 7% | | 2004 | 132,630 | 148,275 | 13,820 | 9% | | 2005 | 219,115 | 161,700 | 19,905 | 11% | | 2006 | | | | | | Q1 | 28,230 | 46,820 | 4,230 | 8% | | Q2 | 33,855 | 35,870 | 4,205 | 10% | | Q3 | 39,675 | 34,955 | 3,580 | 9% | | Q4 | 47,945 | 36,465 | 3,295 | 8% | | 2006 | 149,695 | 154,020 | 15,310 | 9% | | 2007 (P) | | | | | | Q1 | 67,320 | 44,610 | 4,185 | 9% | | Q2 | 31,605 | 40,370 | 3,155 | 7% | | Q3 | 30,940 | 43,770 | 4,170 | 9% | | Q4 | 31,120 | 35,890 | 4,115 | 10% | | 2007 (P) | | | | | | 2008 (P) | | | | | | Q1 | 43,500 | 34,880 | 2,625 | 7% | | Q2 | 39,980 | 23,445 | 1,925 | 8% |

(1) Data from November 2001 includes grants of British citizenship in the Channel Island and Isle of Man. (2) Includes small numbers of applications withdrawn and applicants found to be British already.